Administration Quote by Daniel Ellsberg
“Look, all administrations, all governments lie, all officials lie and nothing they say is to be believed. That's a pretty good rule.”
About This Quote
A cynical view that all governments and officials are untrustworthy, proposing a blanket rule of distrust toward authority.
In simple terms: Governments lie; distrust them.
Key Takeaway
Maintain healthy skepticism of authority.
Themes
politics
trust
media
Mood
cautious
skeptical
Type
political
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- voting
- journalism
- activism
Key Concepts
cynicism
propaganda
transparency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify truth in official statements?
- When is trust justified?
A Different Perspective
Not all officials are dishonest; nuance matters.
